C-section

noun

C-sec·​tion ˈsē-ˌsek-shən 

: cesarean section

Examples of C-section in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

On May 4, 2020, Bitner delivered her son, Marcus, by C-section at 34 weeks. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Chance of a successful vaginal birth after a previous C-section? — Katie Palmer, STAT, 17 July 2026

Amy Schumer proudly showed off her C-section scar while posing in a white string bikini on Instagram. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 July 2026

In December 2022, his son was born prematurely after an emergency C-section and needed expensive intensive care. — Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for C-section

• flexion
• lection
• rection
• section
• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection

Medical Definition

C-section

noun

C-sec·​tion ˈsē-ˌsek-shən 

: cesarean section